Dream 1 = moving to the coast. And there’s now ONE WEEK to go to Moving Day!
I can’t believe it’s actually happening. But it must be because I am frantically packing and throwing stuff out (did I mention the new place is half the size of where I am now?).
Yesterday I signed and read through the tenancy agreement on my new home. (All 24 pages of it.)
Basically, it seems you cannot fart in the property without first taking out insurance, having the carpets professionally fluffed and cleaned, and the house dehumidified and air conditioned to within an inch of its life (receipt to be mounted in a gold frame in order to prove you have paid for said services of course).
One day I will be able to afford my own home and won’t have to jump through hoops for lettings agencies.
(I will be buying this house with the proceeds of the book I am currently NOT writing due to the move.)
Dream 2: Finish writing my children’s book and be snapped up by a publisher.
Dream 3: Fall in love, get married and by some miracle, have children (I am 44 so might have to settle for a puppy).
Dream 4: Buy my own home (mansions not required; just a cute little place with a log fire and vegetable/herb garden will suffice).
Dream 5: Live a simple life by the sea; writing, doing yoga and having adventures with my friends and family (think hiking, cycling, paddeboarding, kayaking and camping).
Dream 6: Never have to worry about money again! (And people say I have no imagination. Tsk. Tsk).
I will keep you posted as the dreams are ticked off my list.
Dream 1...DONE!!!
Katherine Bassford 
How exciting! Congratulations. I hope we get to see lots of pics of your new home and neighbourhood (when you get a chance)… assuming the tenancy agreement doesn’t prohibit the taking of photos : )
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Thanks Anna, I’m really excited but it feels quite surreal! I have a feeling I will be taking lots of photos over the next few weeks and will post them on here to show you where I’ve moved to.
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You are the creator of your life, not the circumstance. So happy for you! Again, thank you for sharing your dream!
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Thank you so much for your support!
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Congratulations, Katherine! So excited for you, and looking forward to seeing the photos. I reckon you’re well on the way to realising Dream #5 too… :-)
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Thanks Julia, dreams 2, 3, 4 and 6 might take a little more time but I am determined to get there :-)
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This is so exciting! Really really happy for you. Well done you for just going ahead and making it happen!
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I hesitated before revealing my dreams in my blog but I’m so glad I did because I have had some lovely responses and people have been so supportive. Thanks Michi!
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Congratulations – I hope the move goes well. How wonderful to be able to tick off the first item on your list.
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